Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran has commenced a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by an airstrike at the start of the war. Tehran claims the public mourning event will attract 20 million people. Simultaneously, Iran has issued a stern warning to the US and Israel, stating that any military attacks conducted during the funeral proceedings will be met with harsh retaliation as the nation honours its former leader.